Five Finger Prayer

* Five Finger Prayer *

1. *Your thumb* is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for
those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved
ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'

2. The *next finger* is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach,
instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They
need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep
them in your prayers.

3. The *next finger* is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our
leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and
administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion.
They need God's guidance.

4. The *fourth finger* is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the
fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It
should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.
They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our *little finger* - the smallest finger of all
which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the
Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie
should remind you to pray for yourself.

By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will
be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself
more effectively. If you decide to send this to a friend, you might brighten
someone's day!